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Biotech/biomedical Engineer

Solutions-focused Professional eager to contribute technical proficiencies as well as dynamic project management skills which provide support and optimize results in the medical device industry or biomedical research.

♦ Key areas of Expertise ♦

 

   Biomedical Research

   Medical Devices

   Biomedical Engineering Systems

   Engineering Biomaterials

   Engineering Design/Physiology

   Living Systems

   Tissue Engineering

   In-vitro/In-vivo Testing

   Project Management

   Records/Charts/Data Management

   Procedure Development

   Leadership and Teambuilding

Professional Profile                                                         

  Escalate scientific development through biomedical research and innovative initiatives which maximize efficiencies

  Organized and detail-oriented; expertise in collecting laboratory data and preparing task performance sheets, progress reports, prototype drawings, Gantt charts, and Pugh charts

  Self-motivated Leader; provide supervision and assign tasks to team members at weekly meetings

  Dedicated and hardworking with ability to learn quickly; welcome new challenges in the medical device industry

  Communicate technical and complex information easily and concisely; conduct presentations and oral design reviews; conversational Gujarati

Employment History                                                          

Senior Technician                                                                                                                   07/2009 C Present

Southwest Research Institute, TAD Technical ▪ San Antonio, TX

   Boost productivity in the Biochemistry and Biomaterials Section; skillfully manage multiple projects and spearhead research and testing

   Orthopedic Implant Engineering Project

   Skillfully prepared implants to be tested and used as scaffolds for bone non-unions

   Accurately performed in-vitro tests including biocompatibility and drug release profile

   Flawlessly coordinated, organized, and supervised three in-vivo studies in animal models

   Vital member who prepared reports and presentations of results

   Mg-Based Tissue Engineering Scaffold Design Project

• Expertly conducted in-vitro testing; designed and tested scaffold materials and coatings to optimize properties

   Incorporated carbon nanotubes into collagen films; electrochemically deposited films on metal alloys

   Performed in-vitro biodegradation, cytotoxicity, and drug release studies

   Precisely conducted in-vivo testing in animal models: toxicity, osteogenesis

   Successfully developed new testing protocols and prepared progress reports

   Nanoparticle Project                                                                                                                                    

   Effectively researched techniques to increase half-life and manipulate biodistribution

   Methodically investigated surface conjugation polymers for targeting particles in-vivo

   Successfully modified the protocol for creating nanoparticles defining optimal conditions

   Conducted meticulous in-vitro tests to study aggregation, stability, and drug loading/release

   Efficiently evaluated in-vivo biodistribution and drug efficacy via Tc⁹⁹m loading

   Benzoyl Peroxide Cream Project                                                                                                                  

   Encapsulated drugs within microparticles through complex coacervation

   Launched analysis of stability, particle size, rheology, and practicality of resulting cream

   Potato Project                                                                                                                                            

   Skillfully isolated and tested plant-based enzymes for use in the food industry

   Correctly evaluated enzyme capability utilizing FTIR analysis and UV-Vis spectroscopy

Student Biomedical Engineering Design Project                                                                      10/2008 C 05/2009

NeuroTexas Foundation ▪ Austin, TX                                                                                                               

   Essential member who participated in development of a Spinal Fixation System for use in osteoporotic bone

   Conducted research on industry standards and analyzed existing patents

   Successfully designed Gantt chart to outline project schedule and recorded deliverables; created Pugh charts to select final screw design

   Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities; managed task assignments

   Prepared written proposal for approval by sponsor; constructed Oral Design Review for evaluation of solution by professors

   Increased proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD software and created drawings of the prototype; identified and compared screw manufacturers for prototype development

   Improved a testing protocol using low-density Sawbones blocks

Project Engineer, Intern at NASA Johnson Space Center                                                         05/2008 C 08/2008

Jacobs Technology, Inc. ▪ Houston, TX                                                                                                             

   Key player of the Crew Seat Detailed Test Objective Team

   Efficiently designed a EWBMTA accelerometer-sensor system; updated testing procedures and accurately prepared task performance sheets

   Thoroughly tested sensor box design; ensured all requirements were met

   Successfully created System Requirements Review presentation, analyzed Review Item Dispositions, and edited Phase I/II Risk Assessment Executive Summary Report

Research Assistant                                                                                                                  01/2008 C 04/2008

University of Texas at Austin, Biomedical Engineering Department ▪ Austin, TX                                                

   Capitalized on opportunity to build proficiency in MATLAB in support of efficient, quality research

   Effectively obtained and processed laboratory data regarding arteries of rabbits

Research Assistant                                                                                                                  01/2007 C 12/2007

University of Texas at Austin, Environmental Engineering Department ▪ Austin, TX                                          

   Increased knowledge by screening strains of bacteria to determine if they could degrade perchlorate

   Effectively conducted 16S PCR and Gel Electrophoresis on DNA from Dechloromonas agitata

Graduates Linked With Undergraduates in Engineering (GLUE), Volunteer                              01/2007 C 05/2007

University of Texas at Austin ▪ Austin, TX                                                                                                          

   Assisted graduate student with research on perchlorate-degrading bacteria

   Aided in development of professional presentation skills

Affiliations                                                                          

Former President/Executive Vice President/Vice President of Public Relations,                      08/2007 C 05/2009

Texas Asian Pan-Hellenic Council

Former Secretary/Creative Director, Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc.                                        05/2006 C 05/2009

Former Member, Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)                                                         10/2005 C 05/2009

Former Peer Assistance Leader (PAL), Women in Engineering Program (WEP)                          08/2006 C 05/2007

Technical Skills                                                                 

Laboratory:               Expertise in sterile technique, cell culturing, analytical techniques, and in-vitro/in-vivo testing

Computer:                 Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, and SolidWorks 3D CAD software

Programming:           C, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Pascal, C++, Java, and HTML

Awards and Honors                                                           

University of Texas Honors Day, College Scholar                                                                               2007 C 2009

University Honors, Recipient                                                                                           Fall 2005 C Spring 2008

Women in Engineering Program Scholarship, Recipient                                                                         05/2007

2006-2007 Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Recipient                                                                       02/2007

Education & Professional Development                       

Bachelor of Science, The University of Texas at Austin ▪ Austin, TX                                                            2009

Major in Biomedical Engineering

Publications

Susan K. De Long, Sapna A. Desai, Kerry A. Kinney, Mary Jo Kirisits, Jess C. Brown. Characterizing the Microbial Community in a Bioreactor Treating Perchlorate-Contaminated Groundwater Platform presentation, AWWA Inorganic Contaminants Workshop, Albuquerque, New Mexico, January 2008.

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[Organization s Name]

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Dear [Insert Name]:

 

This letter and the enclosed r sum are an expression of my interest in seeking a rewarding position as [Biomedical Engineer] within your organization. I bring valuable training and experience which makes me an excellent match for your advertised position.

 

You will gain a dedicated and motivated individual who can communicate well with all levels of the organization. I am able to inspire others to achieve common goals and create innovative solutions to complex problems. Expertise in biomedical engineering and research, medical devices, project management, and data management are some of my strengths.

 

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my skills and background might fit in with [Organization Name s] current and future needs.  Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information or to arrange an interview that best suits your schedule.  Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Sapna Desai

 

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